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PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:PZZA - US6988131024 - Common Stock

48.66 USD
-0.96 (-1.93%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 8:00:01 PM
48.66 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/16/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PZZA. PZZA was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PZZA while its profitability can be described as average. PZZA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PZZA was profitable.
PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PZZA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PZZA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

PZZA has a better Return On Assets (8.39%) than 81.20% of its industry peers.
PZZA has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.93%) than 83.46% of its industry peers.
PZZA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.10%. This is above the industry average of 15.68%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.39%
ROE N/A
ROIC 15.93%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
PZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

1.3 Margins

PZZA has a Profit Margin (3.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PZZA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PZZA's Operating Margin of 5.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
PZZA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PZZA's Gross Margin of 27.24% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA is outperformed by 80.45% of its industry peers.
PZZA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.95%
PM (TTM) 3.58%
GM 27.24%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
PZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PZZA is creating value.
PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PZZA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
PZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingPZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
PZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.81. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.81, PZZA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.58. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PZZA would need 13.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 13.58, PZZA is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 13.58
Altman-Z 3.81
ROIC/WACC1.87
WACC8.52%
PZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

PZZA has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PZZA has a Current ratio (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, PZZA is not doing good in the industry: 60.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.69
PZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PZZA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.72%.
Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.87% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.46% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.93% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.72%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-32.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%4.19%

3.2 Future

PZZA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.87% yearly.
PZZA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.57%
EPS Next 2Y-0.67%
EPS Next 3Y4.53%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue Next Year3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
PZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
PZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PZZA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59.
PZZA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. PZZA is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.08, the valuation of PZZA can be described as rather expensive.
PZZA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, PZZA is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.59
Fwd PE 21.08
PZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

PZZA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
65.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.21
EV/EBITDA 11.92
PZZA Per share dataPZZA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PZZA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y-0.67%
EPS Next 3Y4.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%, PZZA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 87.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 8.81%, which is quite nice.
PZZA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PZZA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
PZZA Yearly Dividends per sharePZZA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

81.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PZZA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP81.41%
EPS Next 2Y-0.67%
EPS Next 3Y4.53%
PZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
PZZA Dividend Payout.PZZA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PZZA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC

NASDAQ:PZZA (9/16/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 48.66 0 (0%)

48.66

-0.96 (-1.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners118.39%
Inst Owner Change-1.38%
Ins Owners1.13%
Ins Owner Change0.62%
Market Cap1.59B
Analysts74.55
Price Target53.23 (9.39%)
Short Float %13.62%
Short Ratio4.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP81.41%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date08-18 2025-08-18 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.81%
Min EPS beat(2)0.08%
Max EPS beat(2)21.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.65%
Max EPS beat(4)24.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.84%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)6.12%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)5.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.25%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.54%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.23%
PT rev (1m)8.48%
PT rev (3m)9.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.59
Fwd PE 21.08
P/S 0.76
P/FCF 28.21
P/OCF 12.12
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.92
EPS(TTM)1.83
EY3.76%
EPS(NY)2.31
Fwd EY4.74%
FCF(TTM)1.73
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)4.01
OCFY8.25%
SpS63.65
BVpS-13.19
TBVpS-15.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.39%
ROE N/A
ROCE 20.74%
ROIC 15.93%
ROICexc 16.87%
ROICexgc 19.53%
OM 5.95%
PM (TTM) 3.58%
GM 27.24%
FCFM 2.71%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
ROICexc(3y)20.56%
ROICexc(5y)20.67%
ROICexgc(3y)23.77%
ROICexgc(5y)24.21%
ROCE(3y)24.87%
ROCE(5y)24.07%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.79%
ROICexcg growth 5Y44.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y45.25%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 13.58
Debt/EBITDA 3.88
Cap/Depr 105.19%
Cap/Sales 3.6%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.36%
Profit Quality 75.62%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 3.81
F-Score6
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC1.87
Cap/Depr(3y)124.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.22%
Profit Quality(3y)80.41%
Profit Quality(5y)690.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.72%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-32.79%
EPS Next Y-23.57%
EPS Next 2Y-0.67%
EPS Next 3Y4.53%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%4.19%
Revenue Next Year3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.51%
EBIT growth 5Y49.57%
EBIT Next Year39.73%
EBIT Next 3Y18.32%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-32.36%
FCF growth 3Y-33.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.27%
OCF growth 1Y-20.75%
OCF growth 3Y-16.73%
OCF growth 5Y11.55%